In the video world, the time lag between the instant a frame is captured and the instant that frame is displayed is called glass-to-glass latency. Research has shown that an operator’s ability to accurately perform precision manual tasks or surgical tasks decreases when glass-to-glass latency exceeds a 300 to 500 ms range.
Euresys can now reduce the glass-to-glass latency to less than 100ms in full HD, in specific conditions with a dedicated decoder. Euresys has recently developed a low latency video encoder, designed for remote control of industrial processes in critical or hazardous areas. With the Picolo.net encoder, operators will be able to control machines, cranes or robots from afar with an improved response time, thanks to the advanced technologies implemented to stream full HD video over an IP network.

Why ONVIF?

ONVIF, Standards for IP Connectivity

Developed with the support of the DG06 Technology Development Department

High-quality H.264 encoder with up to three streams per camera

H.264 is efficient: Up to 40 cameras can stream low-latency video over a Gigabit Ethernet network

The highest quality HD video can be streamed, viewed, analyzed and stored anywhere on an IP network

Easy-to-use local or remote device setup via web pages

Mechanical

Form Factor

Stand-alone device

Housing

Aluminum housing

Mounting

Desktop

Wall mounting base plate included

DIN rail mount clip included

Dimensions

L 174 mm x H 53 mm x D 210 mm
(Excluding cable connector plugs)

Weight

820 g, 1.81 lb

875 g, 1.93 lb with wall-mount accessory

890 g, 1.96 lb with DIN rail-mount accessory

Camera / video inputs

Interface standard(s)

SDI for HD digital video

Connectors

INPUT 1 to INPUT 4: 4x BNC female connectors on the front panel

Formats and standards (HD)

720p (SMPTE 296M)

1080p (SMPTE 274M) (progressive scan only)

Video inputs

4 HD-SDI (SMPTE 292M) / HDcctv 1.0

Native resolution

720p: 1280 x 720

1080p: 1920 x 1080

Frame rate

720p: 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30, 50, 59.94, 60 fps

1080p: 23.98, 24, 25, 29.97, 30 fps

Event reporting

Video signal presence and video format change detected

Video presence indicators

4 green LEDs on front panel

Number of cameras

4

Audio modules

Specification

One or two optional audio modules can be fitted inside Picolo.net HD4

Audio modules must be ordered with the Picolo.net and are factory installed

High definition video streaming for endoscopy applications

Endoscopic techniques are less invasive and are becoming more frequent in operating rooms. The smaller incisions generate less pain and facilitate a quick recovery. Cameras and monitors are used by the surgeon to visualize the operative field. The surgeons are hence more dependent on real time images.

High-definition low latency video streaming over IP for remote control

Remote control of cranes. In container terminals, ship-to-shore cranes are controlled remotely. The operators are located in a control station hundreds of meters from the crane and really enjoy the comfortable and ergonomic working position. They are sitting in an armchair, triggering movements with a joystick and buttons and looking at monitors showing images from the cameras. Motion sickness is no more a problem. Remote control made it possible to increase the speed of the crane and to decrease the container loading cycle time.

Remote control of drones. Drones can be equipped with high definition cameras for a more precise control and a more detailed inspection. The video streams can be encoded onboard and streamed over the Wi-Fi network to the ground station where they will be processed and archived.

In a manufacturing workshop, up to 40 cameras and encoders can be connected to the local (specific) IP network. Any image stream can be displayed on any monitor connected to the network. An operator can monitor or control several machines at the same time.
The 2 MPixels camera and a powerful lens allow the operator to see the sharpest details of the scene. The comfort and the safety of the operator is improved as they can sit far away from the hazardous working area.

High-definition low latency video streaming over IP in oil rigs

Surveillance of critical infrastructure: Drilling is a hazardous operation and the presence of workers in the nearby should be avoided on the drilling floor, close to the turntable.
Tele-operated solutions allow to ensure the safety of operators in hazardous or isolated locations, like oil rigs. It is often hard to find people willing to work in such places and, in the future, one can also imagine unmanned platforms operated from the shore.

High-definition low latency video streaming over IP in mines

In open pit mines, unmanned trucks or excavators can be controlled safely from a remote location. The operators we can now benefit from the air conditioning and a reduced ambient noise. As a consequence, operator fatigue is reduced, with a direct influence on the reduction of errors and downtime in daily operations.